2003 Dodge RAM 3500 body problems

Filed Jun 26, 2020 · Body · 116,000 miles · CT

Frame rusted through in several places. Service provider had problems placing truck on lift due to frame integrity to replace brake lines. Upon my inspection frame is rusted through in several places. Cannot determine if truck is safe to drive.

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Body · NY

Dash board is cracking and caveing in.

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Airbags, Body · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that there was premature cracking and deterioration of the dashboard. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and provided no solution other than for the contact to replace the part. The dealer stated that to complete the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags), the dashboard would also need to be replaced. The parts had not been available for an extended period of time so the contact was uncertain of when the recall repair would be completed. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/27/17

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Body, Seats · 135,000 miles · AL

There are stripes of melting plastic on the back of the right side mirror and on the back of the front seats

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Body · 40,000 miles · TN

Sharp parts and pieces keep falling off the dash of my truck and most of not all have either hit my passenger or myself while driving.

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 230,000 miles · OH

Was changing oil on my 03 dodge ram 3500 and noticed the frame rail near cab mount on drivers side was completely rusted thru with a hole approximately 2 inches long and 1/4" wide. I'm afraid to haul my goose neck trailer under these conditions. I'm afraid that additional weight could cause the frame to collapse. I don't remember seeing a recall for this condition.

Filed Nov 30, 2014 · Body · 25,000 miles · WA

Cracked dash 3rd year is still cracking.

Filed Aug 24, 2014 · Body · 180,000 miles · AZ

I have had a dashmat covering on my dashboard since spring of 2003. I had not taken it off except to clean a couple of times a year. Now I have cracks and pieces that I have had to tape so they don't stick up into my mat. It appears to be a problem common to dodge trucks. Fyi -- my 1999 q45 infinity "doesn't" have a dashmat or any cracks.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Body · 34,600 miles · CT

While cleaning the truck, I noticed a crack had appeared that ran across the dashboard. The dashboard is always shaded by a sunscreen when the truck is parked. I called my local dodge dealer to ask what could be done to repair the dashboard and they told me to call chrysler/dodge customer service and gave me the phone number. I called customer service, explained that the dashboard had unexpectedly cracked and they gave me a case number. They told me to take the truck to my local dealer where digital pictures would be taken and submitted for review. Five days later I received a letter from my local dodge dealer stating that my claim was denied. I called chrysler/dodge customer service to follow up. They said that there is nothing that they can do and confirmed that the claim has been denied. The crack continues to get larger and eventually I expect the dashboard to disintegrate as hundreds if not thousands of other dodge ram dashboards are doing. Dodge should recall the faulty dashboards for replacement because there is a great potential for plastic shards and splinters to cause injury during an accident or air bag deployment.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Body · 52,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge 3500 ram. The contact stated that water entered the cabin. The contact had to replace four out of the five cab lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was not available.